Quick answer
- Winner
- New Orleans Saints
- Final score
- New Orleans Saints 31–17 Detroit Lions
- Halftime
- Detroit Lions 77–136 New Orleans Saints at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Brees
- Top passer
- Matthew Stafford
- Biggest EPA play
- (11:50) 28-M.Ingram right end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2011-12-04
Game summary
The New Orleans Saints beat the Detroit Lions 31–17 on 2011-12-04. D. Brees posted a game-high +17.22 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 283 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Detroit Lions | 0 | 77 | 171 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
 New Orleans Saints | 3 | 133 | 112 | 7 | 0 | 31 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DETDetroit Lions(5:56) 2-J.Kasay 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
(11:50) (Shotgun) 28-M.Ingram right end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
(11:50) 28-M.Ingram right end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
END QUARTER 2
END QUARTER 2
(11:44) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass incomplete to 13-N.Burleson (21-P.Robinson).
(11:44) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass incomplete to 13-N.Burleson (21-P.Robinson).
(11:07) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 30-K.Smith to DET 31 for 18 yards (52-J.Casillas).
(11:07) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 30-K.Smith to DET 31 for 18 yards (52-J.Casillas).
(9:47) 28-M.Morris left tackle to DET 39 for 3 yards (58-S.Shanle; 98-S.Ellis).
(9:47) 28-M.Morris left tackle to DET 39 for 3 yards (58-S.Shanle; 98-S.Ellis).
(9:10) 9-M.Stafford pass incomplete deep right to 81-C.Johnson [92-S.Rogers].
(9:10) 9-M.Stafford pass incomplete deep right to 81-C.Johnson [92-S.Rogers].
(13:16) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 89-W.Heller to NO 26 for 10 yards (22-T.Porter). Pass 3, YAC 7
(13:16) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 89-W.Heller to NO 26 for 10 yards (22-T.Porter). Pass 3, YAC 7
(12:34) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 13-N.Burleson pushed ob at NO 12 for 14 yards (33-J.Greer). Penalty on DET-13-N.Burleson, Face Mask (15 Yards), offsetting, enforced at NO 26 - No Play. Penalty on NO-33-J.Greer, Unnecessary Roughness, offsetting.
(12:34) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 13-N.Burleson pushed ob at NO 12 for 14 yards (33-J.Greer). Penalty on DET-13-N.Burleson, Face Mask (15 Yards), offsetting, enforced at NO 26 - No Play. Penalty on NO-33-J.Greer, Unnecessary Roughness, offsetting.
(6:42) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 81-C.Johnson to NO 49 for 5 yards (33-J.Greer).
(6:42) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 81-C.Johnson to NO 49 for 5 yards (33-J.Greer).
(8:16) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 17-R.Meachem for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(6:05) 30-K.Smith left tackle to NO 43 for 6 yards (52-J.Casillas).
(6:05) 30-K.Smith left tackle to NO 43 for 6 yards (52-J.Casillas).
(5:21) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 28-M.Morris to NO 32 for 11 yards (33-J.Greer).
(5:21) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 28-M.Morris to NO 32 for 11 yards (33-J.Greer).
(12:10) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 30-K.Smith to NO 17 for 9 yards (52-J.Casillas). Pass 1, YAC 8
(12:10) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 30-K.Smith to NO 17 for 9 yards (52-J.Casillas). Pass 1, YAC 8
(3:59) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 13-N.Burleson pushed ob at NO 18 for 14 yards (21-P.Robinson).
(3:59) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 13-N.Burleson pushed ob at NO 18 for 14 yards (21-P.Robinson).
(2:32) 30-K.Smith left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(2:32) 30-K.Smith left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(11:09) 28-M.Morris left guard to NO 7 for 5 yards (91-W.Smith; 22-T.Porter).
(11:09) 28-M.Morris left guard to NO 7 for 5 yards (91-W.Smith; 22-T.Porter).
(10:32) (Shotgun) 28-M.Morris left guard to NO 3 for 4 yards (58-S.Shanle; 93-J.Galette). PENALTY on DET-16-T.Young, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at NO 3.
(10:32) (Shotgun) 28-M.Morris left guard to NO 3 for 4 yards (58-S.Shanle; 93-J.Galette). PENALTY on DET-16-T.Young, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at NO 3.
(9:56) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 28-M.Morris to NO 13 for 5 yards (52-J.Casillas). Pass 4, YAC 1
(9:56) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 28-M.Morris to NO 13 for 5 yards (52-J.Casillas). Pass 4, YAC 1
(9:15) 4-J.Hanson 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.
(9:15) 4-J.Hanson 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.
4-J.Hanson kicks 71 yards from DET 35 to NO -6. 43-D.Sproles to NO 20 for 26 yards (29-J.Wendling).
4-J.Hanson kicks 71 yards from DET 35 to NO -6. 43-D.Sproles to NO 20 for 26 yards (29-J.Wendling).
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.
(9:07) 28-M.Ingram left guard to NO 19 for -1 yards (52-J.Durant).
(9:07) 28-M.Ingram left guard to NO 19 for -1 yards (52-J.Durant).
(8:32) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 80-J.Graham to NO 35 for 16 yards (42-A.Spievey). Pass 11, YAC 5
(8:32) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 80-J.Graham to NO 35 for 16 yards (42-A.Spievey). Pass 11, YAC 5
(7:53) 43-D.Sproles left end pushed ob at DET 45 for 20 yards (43-C.Harris).
(7:53) 43-D.Sproles left end pushed ob at DET 45 for 20 yards (43-C.Harris).
(7:28) 43-D.Sproles left guard to DET 42 for 3 yards (43-C.Harris).
(7:28) 43-D.Sproles left guard to DET 42 for 3 yards (43-C.Harris).
(6:50) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass incomplete short right to 17-R.Meachem (21-E.Wright).
(6:50) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass incomplete short right to 17-R.Meachem (21-E.Wright).
(6:45) 6-T.Morstead punts 30 yards to DET 12, Center-47-J.Drescher, fair catch by 11-S.Logan.
(6:45) 6-T.Morstead punts 30 yards to DET 12, Center-47-J.Drescher, fair catch by 11-S.Logan.
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
(6:37) 28-M.Morris left tackle to DET 18 for 6 yards (51-J.Vilma; 27-M.Jenkins).
(6:02) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 81-C.Johnson to DET 27 for 9 yards (22-T.Porter). Pass 9, YAC 0
(:47) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 28-M.Morris for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.
(9:49) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 43-D.Sproles for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 2, YAC 4
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
NONew Orleans SaintsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 5:56FG JKJ. KasayPoints+3
- Yard line
- DET 21
- Score
- 0-3
(5:56) 2-J.Kasay 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 11:50TD Points+6
- Yard line
- DET 14
- Score
- 0-9
(11:50) (Shotgun) 28-M.Ingram right end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 11:44XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 0-10
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 11:50TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NO 86
- Score
- 0-16
(11:50) 28-M.Ingram right end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 0:00TD Points+7
- Yard line
- —
- Score
- 7-30
END QUARTER 2
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 0:00TD Points+14
- Yard line
- —
- Score
- 7-30
END QUARTER 2
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 11:44TD NBN. BurlesonPoints+7
- Yard line
- NO 80
- Score
- 7-30
(11:44) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass incomplete to 13-N.Burleson (21-P.Robinson).
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 11:44TD NBN. BurlesonPoints+14
- Yard line
- NO 80
- Score
- 7-30
(11:44) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass incomplete to 13-N.Burleson (21-P.Robinson).
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 11:07TD Kobe SmithPoints+7
- Yard line
- NO 87
- Score
- 7-30
(11:07) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 30-K.Smith to DET 31 for 18 yards (52-J.Casillas).
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 11:07TD Kobe SmithPoints+14
- Yard line
- NO 87
- Score
- 7-30
(11:07) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 30-K.Smith to DET 31 for 18 yards (52-J.Casillas).
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 9:47TD Mike MorrisPoints+7
- Yard line
- NO 64
- Score
- 7-30
(9:47) 28-M.Morris left tackle to DET 39 for 3 yards (58-S.Shanle; 98-S.Ellis).
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 9:47TD Mike MorrisPoints+14
- Yard line
- NO 64
- Score
- 7-30
(9:47) 28-M.Morris left tackle to DET 39 for 3 yards (58-S.Shanle; 98-S.Ellis).
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 9:10TD Cornelius JohnsonPoints+7
- Yard line
- NO 61
- Score
- 7-30
(9:10) 9-M.Stafford pass incomplete deep right to 81-C.Johnson [92-S.Rogers].
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 9:10TD Cornelius JohnsonPoints+14
- Yard line
- NO 61
- Score
- 7-30
(9:10) 9-M.Stafford pass incomplete deep right to 81-C.Johnson [92-S.Rogers].
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 13:16TD WHW. HellerPoints+7
- Yard line
- NO 36
- Score
- 7-30
(13:16) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 89-W.Heller to NO 26 for 10 yards (22-T.Porter). Pass 3, YAC 7
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 13:16TD WHW. HellerPoints+14
- Yard line
- NO 36
- Score
- 7-30
(13:16) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 89-W.Heller to NO 26 for 10 yards (22-T.Porter). Pass 3, YAC 7
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 12:34TD NBN. BurlesonPoints+7
- Yard line
- NO 26
- Score
- 7-30
(12:34) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 13-N.Burleson pushed ob at NO 12 for 14 yards (33-J.Greer). Penalty on DET-13-N.Burleson, Face Mask (15 Yards), offsetting, enforced at NO 26 - No Play. Penalty on NO-33-J.Greer, Unnecessary Roughness, offsetting.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 12:34TD NBN. BurlesonPoints+14
- Yard line
- NO 26
- Score
- 7-30
(12:34) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 13-N.Burleson pushed ob at NO 12 for 14 yards (33-J.Greer). Penalty on DET-13-N.Burleson, Face Mask (15 Yards), offsetting, enforced at NO 26 - No Play. Penalty on NO-33-J.Greer, Unnecessary Roughness, offsetting.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 6:42TD Cornelius JohnsonPoints+7
- Yard line
- NO 54
- Score
- 7-30
(6:42) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 81-C.Johnson to NO 49 for 5 yards (33-J.Greer).
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 6:42TD Cornelius JohnsonPoints+14
- Yard line
- NO 54
- Score
- 7-30
(6:42) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 81-C.Johnson to NO 49 for 5 yards (33-J.Greer).
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 8:16TD RMR. MeachemPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 67
- Score
- 0-22
(8:16) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 17-R.Meachem for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 6:05TD Kobe SmithPoints+7
- Yard line
- NO 49
- Score
- 7-30
(6:05) 30-K.Smith left tackle to NO 43 for 6 yards (52-J.Casillas).
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 6:05TD Kobe SmithPoints+8
- Yard line
- NO 49
- Score
- 7-30
(6:05) 30-K.Smith left tackle to NO 43 for 6 yards (52-J.Casillas).
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 5:21TD Mike MorrisPoints+7
- Yard line
- NO 43
- Score
- 7-30
(5:21) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 28-M.Morris to NO 32 for 11 yards (33-J.Greer).
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 5:21TD Mike MorrisPoints+7
- Yard line
- NO 43
- Score
- 7-30
(5:21) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 28-M.Morris to NO 32 for 11 yards (33-J.Greer).
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 12:10TD Kobe SmithPoints+7
- Yard line
- NO 26
- Score
- 7-30
(12:10) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 30-K.Smith to NO 17 for 9 yards (52-J.Casillas). Pass 1, YAC 8
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 12:10TD Kobe SmithPoints+7
- Yard line
- NO 26
- Score
- 7-30
(12:10) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 30-K.Smith to NO 17 for 9 yards (52-J.Casillas). Pass 1, YAC 8
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 3:59TD NBN. BurlesonPoints+7
- Yard line
- NO 32
- Score
- 7-30
(3:59) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 13-N.Burleson pushed ob at NO 18 for 14 yards (21-P.Robinson).
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 3:59TD NBN. BurlesonPoints+7
- Yard line
- NO 32
- Score
- 7-30
(3:59) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 13-N.Burleson pushed ob at NO 18 for 14 yards (21-P.Robinson).
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 2:32TD Kobe SmithPoints+13
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 13-30
(2:32) 30-K.Smith left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 2:32TD Kobe SmithPoints+7
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 13-30
(2:32) 30-K.Smith left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 11:09TD Mike MorrisPoints+13
- Yard line
- NO 12
- Score
- 13-30
(11:09) 28-M.Morris left guard to NO 7 for 5 yards (91-W.Smith; 22-T.Porter).
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 11:09TD Mike MorrisPoints+7
- Yard line
- NO 12
- Score
- 13-30
(11:09) 28-M.Morris left guard to NO 7 for 5 yards (91-W.Smith; 22-T.Porter).
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 10:32TD Mike MorrisPoints+13
- Yard line
- NO 7
- Score
- 13-30
(10:32) (Shotgun) 28-M.Morris left guard to NO 3 for 4 yards (58-S.Shanle; 93-J.Galette). PENALTY on DET-16-T.Young, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at NO 3.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 10:32TD Mike MorrisPoints+7
- Yard line
- NO 7
- Score
- 13-30
(10:32) (Shotgun) 28-M.Morris left guard to NO 3 for 4 yards (58-S.Shanle; 93-J.Galette). PENALTY on DET-16-T.Young, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at NO 3.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 9:56TD Mike MorrisPoints+13
- Yard line
- NO 18
- Score
- 13-30
(9:56) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 28-M.Morris to NO 13 for 5 yards (52-J.Casillas). Pass 4, YAC 1
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 9:56TD Mike MorrisPoints+7
- Yard line
- NO 18
- Score
- 13-30
(9:56) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 28-M.Morris to NO 13 for 5 yards (52-J.Casillas). Pass 4, YAC 1
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 9:15TD Points+16
- Yard line
- NO 13
- Score
- 16-30
(9:15) 4-J.Hanson 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 9:15TD Points+7
- Yard line
- NO 13
- Score
- 16-30
(9:15) 4-J.Hanson 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 9:11TD Points+16
- Yard line
- DET 35
- Score
- 16-30
4-J.Hanson kicks 71 yards from DET 35 to NO -6. 43-D.Sproles to NO 20 for 26 yards (29-J.Wendling).
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 9:11TD Points+7
- Yard line
- DET 35
- Score
- 16-30
4-J.Hanson kicks 71 yards from DET 35 to NO -6. 43-D.Sproles to NO 20 for 26 yards (29-J.Wendling).
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 2:28XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 7-23
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 9:07TD Points+9
- Yard line
- DET 80
- Score
- 16-30
(9:07) 28-M.Ingram left guard to NO 19 for -1 yards (52-J.Durant).
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 9:07TD Points+7
- Yard line
- DET 80
- Score
- 16-30
(9:07) 28-M.Ingram left guard to NO 19 for -1 yards (52-J.Durant).
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 8:32TD Points+9
- Yard line
- DET 81
- Score
- 16-30
(8:32) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 80-J.Graham to NO 35 for 16 yards (42-A.Spievey). Pass 11, YAC 5
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 8:32TD Points+7
- Yard line
- DET 81
- Score
- 16-30
(8:32) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 80-J.Graham to NO 35 for 16 yards (42-A.Spievey). Pass 11, YAC 5
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 7:53TD DSD. SprolesPoints+9
- Yard line
- DET 65
- Score
- 16-30
(7:53) 43-D.Sproles left end pushed ob at DET 45 for 20 yards (43-C.Harris).
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 7:53TD DSD. SprolesPoints+7
- Yard line
- DET 65
- Score
- 16-30
(7:53) 43-D.Sproles left end pushed ob at DET 45 for 20 yards (43-C.Harris).
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 7:28TD DSD. SprolesPoints+9
- Yard line
- DET 45
- Score
- 16-30
(7:28) 43-D.Sproles left guard to DET 42 for 3 yards (43-C.Harris).
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 7:28TD DSD. SprolesPoints+7
- Yard line
- DET 45
- Score
- 16-30
(7:28) 43-D.Sproles left guard to DET 42 for 3 yards (43-C.Harris).
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 6:50TD RMR. MeachemPoints+9
- Yard line
- DET 42
- Score
- 16-30
(6:50) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass incomplete short right to 17-R.Meachem (21-E.Wright).
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 6:50TD RMR. MeachemPoints+7
- Yard line
- DET 42
- Score
- 16-30
(6:50) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass incomplete short right to 17-R.Meachem (21-E.Wright).
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 6:45TD Thomas MorsteadPoints+9
- Yard line
- DET 42
- Score
- 16-30
(6:45) 6-T.Morstead punts 30 yards to DET 12, Center-47-J.Drescher, fair catch by 11-S.Logan.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 6:45TD Thomas MorsteadPoints+7
- Yard line
- DET 42
- Score
- 16-30
(6:45) 6-T.Morstead punts 30 yards to DET 12, Center-47-J.Drescher, fair catch by 11-S.Logan.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 0:22XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 7-30
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 6:37TD Mike MorrisPoints+9
- Yard line
- NO 88
- Score
- 16-30
(6:37) 28-M.Morris left tackle to DET 18 for 6 yards (51-J.Vilma; 27-M.Jenkins).
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 6:02TD Cornelius JohnsonPoints+9
- Yard line
- NO 82
- Score
- 16-30
(6:02) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 81-C.Johnson to DET 27 for 9 yards (22-T.Porter). Pass 9, YAC 0
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 0:47TD Mike MorrisPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 9
- Score
- 22-30
(:47) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 28-M.Morris for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 0:43XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 23-30
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 9:49TD DSD. SprolesPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 6
- Score
- 23-36
(9:49) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 43-D.Sproles for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 2, YAC 4
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 9:44XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 23-37
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1D. Brees · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +17.22 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
- 2Jimmy Graham · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +6.61 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
- 3N. Burleson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +5.89 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
- 4R. Meachem · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.96 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
- 5T. Young · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.69 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.85 EPA/play
- 6D. Sproles · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.88 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
- 7Louis Moore · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.49 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
- 8
Ryan Davis · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +1.93 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.93 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
D. Brees — NO · Passing
D. Brees posted the highest total EPA (+17.22) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 43 counted snaps, they averaged +0.40 EPA per play.
D. Brees's top snap (+5.26 EPA): (8:16) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 17-R.Meachem for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-7.70 EPA): Melvin Ingram — (11:50) 28-M.Ingram right end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Matthew Stafford led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) · 62 dropbacks · 58.1% completion · +3.6% CPOE · +0.02 EPA/play · +1.37 total EPA- D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) · 43 dropbacks · 67.4% completion · +10.3% CPOE · +0.40 EPA/play · +17.22 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Detroit Lions | New Orleans Saints |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.136 | +0.193 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.2% | 47.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.022 | +0.400 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.419 | -0.134 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.193 | +0.136 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.4% | 53.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
New Orleans Saints held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.19 vs -0.14), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Detroit Lions: -0.14 EPA/play (20th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: +0.19 EPA/play (91st percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: 11 drives, -14.41 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 10 drives, +16.21 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New Orleans Saints — Melvin Ingram
- New Orleans Saints — Melvin Ingram
- New Orleans Saints — R. Meachem (D. Brees pass)
- Detroit Lions — Kobe Smith
- New Orleans Saints — Kobe Smith
- Detroit Lions — Mike Morris (Matthew Stafford pass)
- New Orleans Saints — D. Sproles (D. Brees pass)
Field goals
- New Orleans Saints — J. Kasay
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 3–0. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the DET 21 (Q1 5:56) — (5:56) 2-J.Kasay 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel..
The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 133–77. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the DET 14 (Q2 11:50) — (11:50) (Shotgun) 28-M.Ingram right end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 11:44) — 2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NO 86 (Q2 11:50) — (11:50) 28-M.Ingram right end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions found the end zone (Q2 0:00) — END QUARTER 2; New Orleans Saints found the end zone (Q2 0:00) — END QUARTER 2; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the NO 80 (Q2 11:44) — (11:44) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass incomplete to 13-N.Burleson (21-P.Robinson).; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NO 80 (Q2 11:44) — (11:44) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass incomplete to 13-N.Burleson (21-P.Robinson).; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the NO 87 (Q2 11:07) — (11:07) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 30-K.Smith to DET 31 for 18 yards (52-J.Casillas).; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NO 87 (Q2 11:07) — (11:07) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 30-K.Smith to DET 31 for 18 yards (52-J.Casillas).; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the NO 64 (Q2 9:47) — (9:47) 28-M.Morris left tackle to DET 39 for 3 yards (58-S.Shanle; 98-S.Ellis).; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NO 64 (Q2 9:47) — (9:47) 28-M.Morris left tackle to DET 39 for 3 yards (58-S.Shanle; 98-S.Ellis).; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the NO 61 (Q2 9:10) — (9:10) 9-M.Stafford pass incomplete deep right to 81-C.Johnson [92-S.Rogers].; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NO 61 (Q2 9:10) — (9:10) 9-M.Stafford pass incomplete deep right to 81-C.Johnson [92-S.Rogers].; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the NO 54 (Q2 6:42) — (6:42) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 81-C.Johnson to NO 49 for 5 yards (33-J.Greer).; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NO 54 (Q2 6:42) — (6:42) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 81-C.Johnson to NO 49 for 5 yards (33-J.Greer).; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the DET 67 (Q2 8:16) — (8:16) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 17-R.Meachem for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the NO 49 (Q2 6:05) — (6:05) 30-K.Smith left tackle to NO 43 for 6 yards (52-J.Casillas).; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NO 49 (Q2 6:05) — (6:05) 30-K.Smith left tackle to NO 43 for 6 yards (52-J.Casillas).; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the NO 43 (Q2 5:21) — (5:21) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 28-M.Morris to NO 32 for 11 yards (33-J.Greer).; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NO 43 (Q2 5:21) — (5:21) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 28-M.Morris to NO 32 for 11 yards (33-J.Greer).; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the NO 32 (Q2 3:59) — (3:59) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 13-N.Burleson pushed ob at NO 18 for 14 yards (21-P.Robinson).; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NO 32 (Q2 3:59) — (3:59) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 13-N.Burleson pushed ob at NO 18 for 14 yards (21-P.Robinson).; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the NO 2 (Q2 2:32) — (2:32) 30-K.Smith left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NO 2 (Q2 2:32) — (2:32) 30-K.Smith left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 2:28) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 0:22) — 2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel..
The third quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 171–112. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the NO 36 (Q3 13:16) — (13:16) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 89-W.Heller to NO 26 for 10 yards (22-T.Porter). Pass 3, YAC 7; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NO 36 (Q3 13:16) — (13:16) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 89-W.Heller to NO 26 for 10 yards (22-T.Porter). Pass 3, YAC 7; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the NO 26 (Q3 12:34); New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NO 26 (Q3 12:34); Detroit Lions found the end zone from the NO 26 (Q3 12:10) — (12:10) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 30-K.Smith to NO 17 for 9 yards (52-J.Casillas). Pass 1, YAC 8; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NO 26 (Q3 12:10) — (12:10) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 30-K.Smith to NO 17 for 9 yards (52-J.Casillas). Pass 1, YAC 8; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the NO 12 (Q3 11:09) — (11:09) 28-M.Morris left guard to NO 7 for 5 yards (91-W.Smith; 22-T.Porter).; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NO 12 (Q3 11:09) — (11:09) 28-M.Morris left guard to NO 7 for 5 yards (91-W.Smith; 22-T.Porter).; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the NO 7 (Q3 10:32); New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NO 7 (Q3 10:32); Detroit Lions found the end zone from the NO 18 (Q3 9:56) — (9:56) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 28-M.Morris to NO 13 for 5 yards (52-J.Casillas). Pass 4, YAC 1; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NO 18 (Q3 9:56) — (9:56) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 28-M.Morris to NO 13 for 5 yards (52-J.Casillas). Pass 4, YAC 1; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the NO 13 (Q3 9:15) — (9:15) 4-J.Hanson 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NO 13 (Q3 9:15) — (9:15) 4-J.Hanson 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DET 35 (Q3 9:11) — 4-J.Hanson kicks 71 yards from DET 35 to NO -6. 43-D.Sproles to NO 20 for 26 yards (29-J.Wendling).; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the DET 35 (Q3 9:11) — 4-J.Hanson kicks 71 yards from DET 35 to NO -6. 43-D.Sproles to NO 20 for 26 yards (29-J.Wendling).; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DET 80 (Q3 9:07) — (9:07) 28-M.Ingram left guard to NO 19 for -1 yards (52-J.Durant).; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the DET 80 (Q3 9:07) — (9:07) 28-M.Ingram left guard to NO 19 for -1 yards (52-J.Durant).; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DET 81 (Q3 8:32) — (8:32) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 80-J.Graham to NO 35 for 16 yards (42-A.Spievey). Pass 11, YAC 5; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the DET 81 (Q3 8:32) — (8:32) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 80-J.Graham to NO 35 for 16 yards (42-A.Spievey). Pass 11, YAC 5; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DET 65 (Q3 7:53) — (7:53) 43-D.Sproles left end pushed ob at DET 45 for 20 yards (43-C.Harris).; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the DET 65 (Q3 7:53) — (7:53) 43-D.Sproles left end pushed ob at DET 45 for 20 yards (43-C.Harris).; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DET 45 (Q3 7:28) — (7:28) 43-D.Sproles left guard to DET 42 for 3 yards (43-C.Harris).; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the DET 45 (Q3 7:28) — (7:28) 43-D.Sproles left guard to DET 42 for 3 yards (43-C.Harris).; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DET 42 (Q3 6:50) — (6:50) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass incomplete short right to 17-R.Meachem (21-E.Wright).; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the DET 42 (Q3 6:50) — (6:50) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass incomplete short right to 17-R.Meachem (21-E.Wright).; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DET 42 (Q3 6:45) — (6:45) 6-T.Morstead punts 30 yards to DET 12, Center-47-J.Drescher, fair catch by 11-S.Logan.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the DET 42 (Q3 6:45) — (6:45) 6-T.Morstead punts 30 yards to DET 12, Center-47-J.Drescher, fair catch by 11-S.Logan.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the NO 88 (Q3 6:37) — (6:37) 28-M.Morris left tackle to DET 18 for 6 yards (51-J.Vilma; 27-M.Jenkins).; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the NO 82 (Q3 6:02) — (6:02) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 81-C.Johnson to DET 27 for 9 yards (22-T.Porter). Pass 9, YAC 0; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the NO 9 (Q3 0:47) — (:47) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 28-M.Morris for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q3 0:43) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham..
The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 7–0. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the DET 6 (Q4 9:49) — (9:49) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 43-D.Sproles for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 2, YAC 4; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 9:44) — 2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Detroit Lions (Q2 11:50) — (11:50) 28-M.Ingram right end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 8:25) — (8:25) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 80-J.Graham to DET 31 for 12 yards (21-E.Wright; 43-C.Harris). Pass 11, YAC 1
- Detroit Lions (Q2 2:32) — (2:32) 30-K.Smith left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 17-R.Meachem pushed ob at NO 47 for 38 yards (32-A.Berry).
- Detroit Lions (Q1 3:59) — (3:59) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 16-T.Young to DET 38 for 11 yards (51-J.Vilma).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Detroit Lions (Q2 11:50) — (11:50) 28-M.Ingram right end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 8:16) — (8:16) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 17-R.Meachem for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q2 3:59) — (3:59) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 13-N.Burleson pushed ob at NO 18 for 14 yards (21-P.Robinson).
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 0:28) — (:28) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 16-L.Moore for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q1 5:56 · DET 21 · Score 0-3
(5:56) 2-J.Kasay 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 11:50 · DET 14 · Score 0-9
(11:50) (Shotgun) 28-M.Ingram right end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 11:44 · DET 2 · Score 0-10
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 11:50 · NO 86 · Score 0-16
(11:50) 28-M.Ingram right end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions TD (+7) — Q2 0:00 · Score 7-30
END QUARTER 2 - New Orleans Saints TD (+14) — Q2 0:00 · Score 7-30
END QUARTER 2 - Detroit Lions TD (+7) — Q2 11:44 · NO 80 · Score 7-30
(11:44) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass incomplete to 13-N.Burleson (21-P.Robinson). - New Orleans Saints TD (+14) — Q2 11:44 · NO 80 · Score 7-30
(11:44) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass incomplete to 13-N.Burleson (21-P.Robinson). - Detroit Lions TD (+7) — Q2 11:07 · NO 87 · Score 7-30
(11:07) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 30-K.Smith to DET 31 for 18 yards (52-J.Casillas). - New Orleans Saints TD (+14) — Q2 11:07 · NO 87 · Score 7-30
(11:07) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 30-K.Smith to DET 31 for 18 yards (52-J.Casillas). - Detroit Lions TD (+7) — Q2 9:47 · NO 64 · Score 7-30
(9:47) 28-M.Morris left tackle to DET 39 for 3 yards (58-S.Shanle; 98-S.Ellis). - New Orleans Saints TD (+14) — Q2 9:47 · NO 64 · Score 7-30
(9:47) 28-M.Morris left tackle to DET 39 for 3 yards (58-S.Shanle; 98-S.Ellis). - Detroit Lions TD (+7) — Q2 9:10 · NO 61 · Score 7-30
(9:10) 9-M.Stafford pass incomplete deep right to 81-C.Johnson [92-S.Rogers]. - New Orleans Saints TD (+14) — Q2 9:10 · NO 61 · Score 7-30
(9:10) 9-M.Stafford pass incomplete deep right to 81-C.Johnson [92-S.Rogers]. - Detroit Lions TD (+7) — Q3 13:16 · NO 36 · Score 7-30
(13:16) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 89-W.Heller to NO 26 for 10 yards (22-T.Porter). Pass 3, YAC 7 - New Orleans Saints TD (+14) — Q3 13:16 · NO 36 · Score 7-30
(13:16) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 89-W.Heller to NO 26 for 10 yards (22-T.Porter). Pass 3, YAC 7 - Detroit Lions TD (+7) — Q3 12:34 · NO 26 · Score 7-30
(12:34) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 13-N.Burleson pushed ob at NO 12 for 14 yards (33-J.Greer). Penalty on DET-13-N.Burleson, Face Mask (15 Yards), offsetting, enforced at NO 26 - No Play. Penalt - New Orleans Saints TD (+14) — Q3 12:34 · NO 26 · Score 7-30
(12:34) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 13-N.Burleson pushed ob at NO 12 for 14 yards (33-J.Greer). Penalty on DET-13-N.Burleson, Face Mask (15 Yards), offsetting, enforced at NO 26 - No Play. Penalt - Detroit Lions TD (+7) — Q2 6:42 · NO 54 · Score 7-30
(6:42) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 81-C.Johnson to NO 49 for 5 yards (33-J.Greer). - New Orleans Saints TD (+14) — Q2 6:42 · NO 54 · Score 7-30
(6:42) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 81-C.Johnson to NO 49 for 5 yards (33-J.Greer). - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 8:16 · DET 67 · Score 0-22
(8:16) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 17-R.Meachem for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions TD (+7) — Q2 6:05 · NO 49 · Score 7-30
(6:05) 30-K.Smith left tackle to NO 43 for 6 yards (52-J.Casillas). - New Orleans Saints TD (+8) — Q2 6:05 · NO 49 · Score 7-30
(6:05) 30-K.Smith left tackle to NO 43 for 6 yards (52-J.Casillas). - Detroit Lions TD (+7) — Q2 5:21 · NO 43 · Score 7-30
(5:21) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 28-M.Morris to NO 32 for 11 yards (33-J.Greer). - New Orleans Saints TD (+7) — Q2 5:21 · NO 43 · Score 7-30
(5:21) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 28-M.Morris to NO 32 for 11 yards (33-J.Greer). - Detroit Lions TD (+7) — Q3 12:10 · NO 26 · Score 7-30
(12:10) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 30-K.Smith to NO 17 for 9 yards (52-J.Casillas). Pass 1, YAC 8 - New Orleans Saints TD (+7) — Q3 12:10 · NO 26 · Score 7-30
(12:10) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 30-K.Smith to NO 17 for 9 yards (52-J.Casillas). Pass 1, YAC 8 - Detroit Lions TD (+7) — Q2 3:59 · NO 32 · Score 7-30
(3:59) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 13-N.Burleson pushed ob at NO 18 for 14 yards (21-P.Robinson). - New Orleans Saints TD (+7) — Q2 3:59 · NO 32 · Score 7-30
(3:59) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 13-N.Burleson pushed ob at NO 18 for 14 yards (21-P.Robinson). - Detroit Lions TD (+13) — Q2 2:32 · NO 2 · Score 13-30
(2:32) 30-K.Smith left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints TD (+7) — Q2 2:32 · NO 2 · Score 13-30
(2:32) 30-K.Smith left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions TD (+13) — Q3 11:09 · NO 12 · Score 13-30
(11:09) 28-M.Morris left guard to NO 7 for 5 yards (91-W.Smith; 22-T.Porter). - New Orleans Saints TD (+7) — Q3 11:09 · NO 12 · Score 13-30
(11:09) 28-M.Morris left guard to NO 7 for 5 yards (91-W.Smith; 22-T.Porter). - Detroit Lions TD (+13) — Q3 10:32 · NO 7 · Score 13-30
(10:32) (Shotgun) 28-M.Morris left guard to NO 3 for 4 yards (58-S.Shanle; 93-J.Galette). PENALTY on DET-16-T.Young, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at NO 3. - New Orleans Saints TD (+7) — Q3 10:32 · NO 7 · Score 13-30
(10:32) (Shotgun) 28-M.Morris left guard to NO 3 for 4 yards (58-S.Shanle; 93-J.Galette). PENALTY on DET-16-T.Young, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at NO 3. - Detroit Lions TD (+13) — Q3 9:56 · NO 18 · Score 13-30
(9:56) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 28-M.Morris to NO 13 for 5 yards (52-J.Casillas). Pass 4, YAC 1 - New Orleans Saints TD (+7) — Q3 9:56 · NO 18 · Score 13-30
(9:56) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 28-M.Morris to NO 13 for 5 yards (52-J.Casillas). Pass 4, YAC 1 - Detroit Lions TD (+16) — Q3 9:15 · NO 13 · Score 16-30
(9:15) 4-J.Hanson 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham. - New Orleans Saints TD (+7) — Q3 9:15 · NO 13 · Score 16-30
(9:15) 4-J.Hanson 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham. - Detroit Lions TD (+16) — Q3 9:11 · DET 35 · Score 16-30
4-J.Hanson kicks 71 yards from DET 35 to NO -6. 43-D.Sproles to NO 20 for 26 yards (29-J.Wendling). - New Orleans Saints TD (+7) — Q3 9:11 · DET 35 · Score 16-30
4-J.Hanson kicks 71 yards from DET 35 to NO -6. 43-D.Sproles to NO 20 for 26 yards (29-J.Wendling). - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 2:28 · NO 2 · Score 7-23
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham. - Detroit Lions TD (+9) — Q3 9:07 · DET 80 · Score 16-30
(9:07) 28-M.Ingram left guard to NO 19 for -1 yards (52-J.Durant). - New Orleans Saints TD (+7) — Q3 9:07 · DET 80 · Score 16-30
(9:07) 28-M.Ingram left guard to NO 19 for -1 yards (52-J.Durant). - Detroit Lions TD (+9) — Q3 8:32 · DET 81 · Score 16-30
(8:32) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 80-J.Graham to NO 35 for 16 yards (42-A.Spievey). Pass 11, YAC 5 - New Orleans Saints TD (+7) — Q3 8:32 · DET 81 · Score 16-30
(8:32) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 80-J.Graham to NO 35 for 16 yards (42-A.Spievey). Pass 11, YAC 5 - Detroit Lions TD (+9) — Q3 7:53 · DET 65 · Score 16-30
(7:53) 43-D.Sproles left end pushed ob at DET 45 for 20 yards (43-C.Harris). - New Orleans Saints TD (+7) — Q3 7:53 · DET 65 · Score 16-30
(7:53) 43-D.Sproles left end pushed ob at DET 45 for 20 yards (43-C.Harris). - Detroit Lions TD (+9) — Q3 7:28 · DET 45 · Score 16-30
(7:28) 43-D.Sproles left guard to DET 42 for 3 yards (43-C.Harris). - New Orleans Saints TD (+7) — Q3 7:28 · DET 45 · Score 16-30
(7:28) 43-D.Sproles left guard to DET 42 for 3 yards (43-C.Harris). - Detroit Lions TD (+9) — Q3 6:50 · DET 42 · Score 16-30
(6:50) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass incomplete short right to 17-R.Meachem (21-E.Wright). - New Orleans Saints TD (+7) — Q3 6:50 · DET 42 · Score 16-30
(6:50) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass incomplete short right to 17-R.Meachem (21-E.Wright). - Detroit Lions TD (+9) — Q3 6:45 · DET 42 · Score 16-30
(6:45) 6-T.Morstead punts 30 yards to DET 12, Center-47-J.Drescher, fair catch by 11-S.Logan. - New Orleans Saints TD (+7) — Q3 6:45 · DET 42 · Score 16-30
(6:45) 6-T.Morstead punts 30 yards to DET 12, Center-47-J.Drescher, fair catch by 11-S.Logan. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 0:22 · DET 2 · Score 7-30
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel. - Detroit Lions TD (+9) — Q3 6:37 · NO 88 · Score 16-30
(6:37) 28-M.Morris left tackle to DET 18 for 6 yards (51-J.Vilma; 27-M.Jenkins). - Detroit Lions TD (+9) — Q3 6:02 · NO 82 · Score 16-30
(6:02) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 81-C.Johnson to DET 27 for 9 yards (22-T.Porter). Pass 9, YAC 0 - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 0:47 · NO 9 · Score 22-30
(:47) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 28-M.Morris for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 0:43 · NO 2 · Score 23-30
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 9:49 · DET 6 · Score 23-36
(9:49) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 43-D.Sproles for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 2, YAC 4 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 9:44 · DET 2 · Score 23-37
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New Orleans Saints earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Matthew Stafford (DET) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- D. Brees (NO) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Detroit Lions vs New Orleans Saints on 2011-12-04?
The New Orleans Saints beat the Detroit Lions 31-17 in Week 13, 2011.
What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs New Orleans Saints?
Q1: Detroit Lions 0, New Orleans Saints 3; Q2: Detroit Lions 77, New Orleans Saints 133; Q3: Detroit Lions 171, New Orleans Saints 112; Q4: Detroit Lions 0, New Orleans Saints 7; Final: Detroit Lions 17, New Orleans Saints 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs New Orleans Saints?
New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Ingram (Q2 11:50) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Ingram (Q2 11:50) New Orleans Saints touchdown — R. Meachem (D. Brees pass) (Q2 8:16) Detroit Lions touchdown — K. Smith (Q2 2:32) New Orleans Saints touchdown — K. Smith (Q2 2:32) Detroit Lions touchdown — M. Morris (M. Stafford pass) (Q3 0:47) New Orleans Saints touchdown — D. Sproles (D. Brees pass) (Q4 9:49) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Kasay (Q1 5:56, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Detroit Lions vs New Orleans Saints?
Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions), 58.1% completion, +3.6% CPOE, +0.02 EPA per dropback, +1.37 total passing EPA. D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 67.4% completion, +10.3% CPOE, +0.40 EPA per dropback, +17.22 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Detroit Lions vs New Orleans Saints?
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +17.22 total EPA on Passing plays. across 43 snaps. Their top snap (+5.26 EPA): (8:16) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 17-R.Meachem for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Detroit Lions
Entered 7-4 Now 7-5 L
New Orleans Saints
Entered 8-3 Now 9-3 W
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